Head Chefs for hire in Swords, County Dublin
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Communication Skills8%Food Preparation7%Education level
Vocational or technical training65%Bachelor's degree26%High school diploma or GED4%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%3-5 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Compass Group
Aramark
Sodexo
Time at current job
Less than a year50%1-2 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 98 profiles for Head Chefs in Swords
Last updated: 22 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Swords: €46,537 yearly
- Typical salaries range from €34,316 – €63,110 yearly
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Chef
Swords
Licenses & certifications
HACCP CertificationManual Handling CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Coolock
Licenses & certifications
FETACHACCP CertificationManual Handling CertificateSkills
Manual HandlingManagementRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationLeadershipTime ManagementHead Chef
Swords, County Dublin
Licenses & certifications
HACCP CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMenu PlanningStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentChef de Partie
Dublin
Licenses & certifications
HACCP CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipManagementMenu PlanningMicrosoft OfficeGoogle DocsPastry Chef and Consultant
Donaghmede
Licenses & certifications
HACCP Level 2 CertificateHACCP CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceHead Chef Abrakebabra
Swords
Licenses & certifications
HACCP CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCost ManagementKitchen Health and Safety StandardsFood ProductionManagementInventory Control
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What's the average time to fill a head chef role?
The average time to fill a head chef role is 63 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do head chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a head chef include: leadership, communication skills and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: HACCP Certification, Manual Handling Certificate and B Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef de partie, pastry chef and consultant and commis chef.
What level of education is common for a head chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a head chef in Swords, County Dublin, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 16 years of professional experience.
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